Terrorism & Security

Jet-Powered JDAM Tested From Navy Super Hornet

F/A-18s have trialed the JDAM-LR, a powered evolution of the JDAM that offers a relatively cheap cruise missile-like standoff strike capability. The post Jet-Powered JDAM Tested From Navy Super Horne...

The War Zone Apr 20, 2026 Thomas Newdick
Terrorism & Security Apr 20, 2026

Nigerian wins global prize for trying to save bats in a country that shuns them

Many Nigerians associate bats with witchcraft but that did not deter ecologist Iroro Tanshi.

Terrorism & Security Apr 20, 2026

Japan on high alert for 'huge' second quake after issuing tsunami warning

Japan's meteorological agency warns another, stronger earthquake may hit in the next week,

Terrorism & Security Apr 20, 2026

Are insider traders making millions from the Iran war?

The BBC has found significant spikes in activity shortly before the US president made some announcements.

Terrorism & Security Apr 20, 2026

Elon Musk summoned by French prosecutors amid ongoing X probe

Whether the tech billionaire will attend the interview requested by Paris prosecutors remains to be seen.

Terrorism & Security Apr 20, 2026

Iranian woman arrested in US for allegedly trafficking arms to Sudan

Shamim Mafi is accused of brokering the sales of arms to Sudan's defence ministry on behalf of Iran.

Terrorism & Security Apr 20, 2026

Rebel Wilson's claims against actress are 'malicious concoctions', Australian court hears

Wilson has been accused of defaming the star of her film The Deb over an incident involving a bath in Bondi.

Terrorism & Security Apr 20, 2026

US releases video said to show mission to capture Iranian ship

The US has intercepted an Iranian-flagged cargo ship in the Gulf as part of its naval blockade, Donald Trump has said.

Terrorism & Security Apr 20, 2026

Watch: Trapped boy dangles from moving bus in Australia

The boy, who was uninjured, was dragged for 350 metres after the back doors trapped his arm and school bag.

Terrorism & Security Apr 20, 2026

At least 25 killed in firecracker factory blast in India

Mostly female workers have been killed in the blast, which occurred in Tamil Nadu state.

Terrorism & Security Apr 20, 2026

New Zealand declares state of emergency in Wellington as floods hit

Footage online shows vehicles submerged, trees uprooted and houses hit by landslides.

Terrorism & Security Apr 20, 2026

New Zealand declares state of emergency in Wellington as floods hit

Footage online shows vehicles submerged, trees uprooted and houses hit by landslides.

Terrorism & Security Apr 20, 2026

Oil prices rise after Trump says Iranian ship seized

Energy markets have seen wild swings since the US and Israel attacked Iran on 28 February.

Terrorism & Security Apr 19, 2026

India has splurged billions on metro trains. But where are the commuters?

Without better last-mile connectivity and affordable fares, metro use is unlikely to improve quickly, say experts.

Terrorism & Security Apr 19, 2026

'They told me he was dead': Children born near army base learn truth about UK soldier dads

A DNA and legal project has identified the fathers of 20 children born near a military base in Kenya.

Terrorism & Security Apr 19, 2026

Why your recycled clothes could end up in this South American desert

Old garments from around the world are being discarded in the South American country.

Terrorism & Security Apr 19, 2026

The insider trading suspicions looming over Trump's presidency

The BBC has found a pattern of spikes in trades ahead of public announcements by the US president.

Terrorism & Security Apr 19, 2026

Art on trial - a sculptor's arrest highlights new extremes for censorship in China

Gao Zhen is being retroactively punished for 15 year-old-works, in a case that has alarmed rights groups.

Terrorism & Security Apr 19, 2026

Rumen Radev looks set to win Bulgarian Parliamentary election

Exit polls put his Progressive Bulgaria on 37%, more than double the score of the closest runner-up, but he will likely ...

Terrorism & Security Apr 19, 2026

Rumen Radev looks set to win Bulgarian Parliamentary election

Exit polls put his Progressive Bulgaria on 37%, more than double the score of the closest runner-up, but he will likely ...

Terrorism & Security Apr 19, 2026

US intercepts and seizes Iranian-flagged cargo ship, Trump says

Tehran has not commented on the incident, which comes as the US prepares for a second round of talks.

Terrorism & Security Apr 19, 2026

Tehran will never cede control of Strait of Hormuz, senior Iranian politician tells BBC

Lyse Doucet speaks to Ebrahim Azizi, who says Iran "will decide the right of passage" through the crucial shipping route...

Terrorism & Security Apr 19, 2026

Ontario Premier Doug Ford agrees to sell $21m private jet following outcry

After confirming the purchase on Friday, Ford drew critcism from political opponents who called it a "gravy plane" and "...

Terrorism & Security Apr 19, 2026

Widespread damage as storm spreads through midwestern US

A series of strong winds has torn through the midwestern US, ripping roofs off homes and leaving roads obstructed.

Terrorism & Security Apr 19, 2026

Spitfire Completes Unique Formation Flights With Royal Air Force

To mark the 90th anniversary of the first flight of the legendary fighter, a Spitfire took to the skies with various fro...

Terrorism & Security Apr 19, 2026

Ukraine police chief resigns after officers allegedly fled deadly shooting

Authorities say the officers have been suspended and an investigation into their actions is under way.

Terrorism & Security Apr 19, 2026

Ukraine police chief resigns after officers allegedly fled deadly shooting

Authorities say the officers have been suspended and an investigation into their actions is under way.

Terrorism & Security Apr 19, 2026

Eight children killed in Louisiana shooting, police say

The children, aged from one to 14 years old, were killed in a shooting in Shreveport, Louisiana, which police are descri...

Terrorism & Security Apr 19, 2026

Drone footage shows huge Malaysian coastal village fire

Thousands of people have been displaced after a fire destroyed around 1,000 homes in Malaysia's Sabah state.

Terrorism & Security Apr 19, 2026

Thousands of Parisians evacuated as WW2 bomb detonated

Residents within a 450m radius of the device were told to leave their homes while it was neutralised.